President Alvi inquires about health of Peshawar blast victims

• President Alvi visited Lady Reading Hospital in Peshawar
• He inquired about the health of Police Lines blast victims
• He said armed forces are determined to exterminate terrorism

PESHAWAR: President Dr Arif Alvi visited the Lady Reading Hospital (LRH) on Tuesday to inquire about the health of Police Lines blast victims.

The president directed the hospital administration to ensure better medical treatment for the injured. Caretaker Chief Minister Muhammad Azam Khan also accompanied him.

President Alvi expressed the resolve to exterminate terrorism as the government and armed forces have the full support of the entire nation.

The president said the nation and security forces combated terrorism in an unprecedented manner and would once again collectively fight the menace.

He talked to the doctors and hospital administration about the well-being of the injured. He expressed solidarity with the families of martyrs and prayed for the early recovery of injured persons.

President Alvi also enquired about the health of an injured woman and condoled martyrdom of her family members.

The president noted with satisfaction the appropriate medical treatment to the injured of the blast at Lady Reading Hospital. He lauded the doctors and LRH administration for ensuring prompt and quality treatment to the blast victims.

He said he had to wait for the visit in order to avoid any obstruction in the relief and rescue activities. Dr Alvi said the nation stood with families of the martyrs and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured persons.

The president appreciated the announcement by government to provide two million rupees to heirs of each martyred and Rs0.5 million for each injured person.

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